Cameron Terry
FOUNDER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & CEO
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Cameron Terry is a choreographer making his way through the dance world. Beginning his dance training at the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts (CCCEPA), he quickly found his passion for choreography. Not one to be boxed into one style, Cameron pulls from his studies at The Ailey School and Nashville Ballet, while also taking inspiration from Luigi and West African Dance. Terry blends the technical demands of classical ballet, with the sharp lines of Horton technique, and the freedom and groove of west African dance to create his own hybrid style. His work has been described as “daring,” “an education,” and “a new school vibe, with an old school flare.” Terry's choreography received the “Outstanding Student Choreography Award” at the Regional High School Dance Festival in 2017. This paved the way for his professional debut with a choreographic residency with the students of Fort Wayne Ballet in 2018. Cameron received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance Performance from the University of Oklahoma (OU) in 2021. During his time at OU he staged a total of twelve works at the School of Dance. Cameron has set work for OU’s Young Choreographer’s Showcase, the American College Dance Association, and his own independently produced shows. He has set works and taught classes all over the U.S.
In 2023, Terry also received his Masters Degree in Performing Arts Administration from New York University (NYU). During his time at NYU, he worked closely with the CEO of American Ballet Theatre (ABT). He credits his time at ABT and NYU with providing him with the tools and skills he needs to run SHADES.
Terry founded Shades Dance Theater with the intention for it to be a place where dancers from many different walks of life can come together to participate in innovative storytelling that speaks to humanity. Cameron currently serves as Artistic Director & CEO of Shades Dance Theater.
